Perspectives

To put it another way, like it or not, we are interconnected and all have feelings; thus, what happens to one person affects us all.

October 2025

When we direct our full attention to one another, we are serving the greater good. Not only do we show our conversation partner(s) the dignity they so richly deserve, but also respect that they bleed red, thus are human, just like us.

July 2025

I will never forget that fated flight or those brave veterans and the ones that we lost who helped a 35-nation coalition liberate Kuwait.

May 2025

Our subtle and marked differences don't deter me. Most importantly, our contrast is what draws me in.

April 2025

From my perspective, apathy is a gut punch that ceases further discussion, while empathy sets the baseline for meaningful dialogue.

March 2025

By age ten, I had endured two parental divorces. With a sense of security shattered, I was confident I did not want to pass that pain on to another human being. So, knowing what I knew, I proclaimed to my mom that I would not have offspring, and no one questioned me again until my twenties when the rubber hit the road. 

September 2024

Like the simple joy, I derived from the warped rainbow of a gas station screen, being seen, heard, and understood lifts us like a cloud and keeps us aloft for more than a minute. Further, it depolarizes the perceived distance between "me" and "we" and helps us recognize the unique, one-of-a-kind beauty in all of us.

August 2024

The key is to be in active practice by exhibiting curiosity, vulnerability, compassion, and selflessness. Then, we can better understand where someone is coming from.

May 2024

As a unique human among over eight billion one-of-a-kind travelers, we all have in common that we want to be seen, heard, and understood by our fellow adventurers and for them to make a sincere effort to understand better where we are coming from. 

December 2023

As the leaders of our lives, through repetition, we can learn to regulate our emotional responses. When we better understand ourselves, our ability to appreciate the lived experience of someone else is all that much easier. With the ease of a newfound understanding, we galvanize greater compassion and less hate. 

November 2023

It was just me, the majestic one, and a dazzling moment that left me feeling that I, alone, was chosen to be a part of the sun’s larger conversation with Travis County. 

September 2023

The effort to quiet our mind is akin to the practice of empathy - to find ourselves, we must first think beyond ourselves. 

May 2023

Empathy is a part of every aspect of our lives, work, and communities; therefore, storytelling, like art, is measured by its timelessness.

October 2022

As I catch my breath and wipe away tears, I cannot help but wonder, is the intention behind acts of hate to silence the voices of the majority so that our outrage becomes mute?

July 2022

Since we are all human, our responses will be individually different. However, a lack of inclusion and a sense of belonging is relatable to all of us.

May 2022

We are all someone else's "other." As you continue to shift gears, keep your eyes out for me to we, mile-marker #1.

April 2022

Since we are the leaders of our own life, our leadership burden is ours alone.

March 2022

As we reckon with a past that did not serve us well, it is painful to have hard conversations. Yet, to heal from the shame in all of us, we must bring these unspoken truths into the light.

February 2022

To put it another way, like it or not, we are interconnected and all have feelings; thus, what happens to one person affects us all.

October 2025

So, if you take anything away from this perspective, let it be a gentle reminder to speak your piece with loved ones, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.

September 2025

Family dynamics can be regressive, but I am delighted to share that this get-together proved transcendent as we collectively focused on what matters most: a heartfelt reunion, front and center, rather than one relegated to the backseat of a minivan.

June 2025

I will never forget that fated flight or those brave veterans and the ones that we lost who helped a 35-nation coalition liberate Kuwait.

May 2025

From my perspective, apathy is a gut punch that ceases further discussion, while empathy sets the baseline for meaningful dialogue.

March 2025

Continue to inspire through the dignity and respect that comes with seeing, hearing, and understanding one another because "empathy is inclusion, inclusion is belonging, and we all want to belong." Godspeed.

February 2025

Since realizing that all was not lost, I cannot help but think about the idiom "what goes around comes around" and continue to have nothing but faith, hope, and love for the generosity of the human spirit.

January 2025

I thought about the importance of stopping to smell the actual and metaphoric flowers in the garden of our lives and how listening to learn is not just the behavior we should engage in with others; more importantly, we should be in steadfast empathy in action practice with the person who matters most: yourself.

July 2024

As we sat in the same spot for what seemed like hours (more like 75 minutes), I thought about the honesty of empathy when we don't overcomplicate what it feels like to be seen, heard, and understood.

June 2024

The key is to be in active practice by exhibiting curiosity, vulnerability, compassion, and selflessness. Then, we can better understand where someone is coming from.

May 2024

Being exactly who we are is not always easy, but a presence of dignity and respect bolsters our resolve. 

April 2024

You likely experience the power of empathy every day, be it at your favorite coffee shop, dry cleaner, work, or home. Take time today to notice how a presence of empathy compels you to keep returning while an absence urges you to move on.

January 2024

As the leaders of our lives, through repetition, we can learn to regulate our emotional responses. When we better understand ourselves, our ability to appreciate the lived experience of someone else is all that much easier. With the ease of a newfound understanding, we galvanize greater compassion and less hate. 

November 2023

Like the end of an incredible Texas thunderstorm, we introduce quietude when we forgo the theory of what we should be doing by allowing ourselves self-empathy through seeing, hearing, and understanding where we emotionally are.

August 2023

As we peek out from behind the darkness of the past, recall that we have more in common than not - we have collectively lost, changed, and will rise again. Together.

July 2023

Being mindfully present and engaging in hard conversations is a choice that can be challenging. Still, simple acts of humanity, such as saying hello, smiling, and acknowledging someone by name, creates a connection that fosters greater compassion and less hate.

June 2023

The effort to quiet our mind is akin to the practice of empathy - to find ourselves, we must first think beyond ourselves. 

May 2023

I imagine you, too, have had moments I would love to hear about, where you felt the wind beneath your wings through a reminder that human connection matters most. 

April 2023

Sharing empathy is something we all want and deserve, and often that feeling comes when someone listens to learn rather than to respond. 

March 2023

I was far from home with no friends in the area, so I desperately needed what we all want: to be seen, heard, and understood.

February 2023

Seeing, hearing, and understanding is more than a one-and-done box to be checked.

January 2023

Empathy is a part of every aspect of our lives, work, and communities; therefore, storytelling, like art, is measured by its timelessness.

October 2022

To succeed, we must look beyond ourselves and realize that if we want to grow personally, we must be vulnerable and open to receiving feedback that we may not necessarily like to hear.

September 2022

I knew that opening hands and hearts would be challenging and that opportunity and fear would show up simultaneously.

August 2022

As I catch my breath and wipe away tears, I cannot help but wonder, is the intention behind acts of hate to silence the voices of the majority so that our outrage becomes mute?

July 2022

Like you, I am angry. I am heartbroken, and I have firm opinions. However, I also realize that as comfortable as I am staying within the narrow confines of like-mindedness, change does not occur in isolation.

June 2022

Since we are all human, our responses will be individually different. However, a lack of inclusion and a sense of belonging is relatable to all of us.

May 2022

We are all someone else's "other." As you continue to shift gears, keep your eyes out for me to we, mile-marker #1.

April 2022

Since we are the leaders of our own life, our leadership burden is ours alone.

March 2022

As we reckon with a past that did not serve us well, it is painful to have hard conversations. Yet, to heal from the shame in all of us, we must bring these unspoken truths into the light.

February 2022

To put it another way, like it or not, we are interconnected and all have feelings; thus, what happens to one person affects us all.

October 2025

When we direct our full attention to one another, we are serving the greater good. Not only do we show our conversation partner(s) the dignity they so richly deserve, but also respect that they bleed red, thus are human, just like us.

July 2025

I will never forget that fated flight or those brave veterans and the ones that we lost who helped a 35-nation coalition liberate Kuwait.

May 2025

Our subtle and marked differences don't deter me. Most importantly, our contrast is what draws me in.

April 2025

From my perspective, apathy is a gut punch that ceases further discussion, while empathy sets the baseline for meaningful dialogue.

March 2025

A willingness to suspend judgment, lean into discomfort, and listen to learn from your family, friends, and strangers (who often become friends) is priceless and more than enough.

December 2024

Although we may disagree on navigating critical issues, underneath the armor of our skin and bones, we are bound to one another by blood and destiny, regardless of our differences.

November 2024

Miss Georgia's genuine gratitude humbled and reminded me that I was with a fellow human who deserved my entire focus. Thus, putting her needs above mine in that moment helped me to see beyond myself. 

October 2024

By age ten, I had endured two parental divorces. With a sense of security shattered, I was confident I did not want to pass that pain on to another human being. So, knowing what I knew, I proclaimed to my mom that I would not have offspring, and no one questioned me again until my twenties when the rubber hit the road. 

September 2024

Like the simple joy, I derived from the warped rainbow of a gas station screen, being seen, heard, and understood lifts us like a cloud and keeps us aloft for more than a minute. Further, it depolarizes the perceived distance between "me" and "we" and helps us recognize the unique, one-of-a-kind beauty in all of us.

August 2024

I thought about the importance of stopping to smell the actual and metaphoric flowers in the garden of our lives and how listening to learn is not just the behavior we should engage in with others; more importantly, we should be in steadfast empathy in action practice with the person who matters most: yourself.

July 2024

As we sat in the same spot for what seemed like hours (more like 75 minutes), I thought about the honesty of empathy when we don't overcomplicate what it feels like to be seen, heard, and understood.

June 2024

Still, I will illuminate how the kindness of strangers, who have since become friends, reminds me that while we may not always visually recognize empathy when we see it, the heart-warming feeling of its presence is undeniable. 

March 2024

When we step prominently out of the shadows of apathy and into the light of empathy, we demonstrate a willingness to listen to learn rather than respond.

February 2024

You likely experience the power of empathy every day, be it at your favorite coffee shop, dry cleaner, work, or home. Take time today to notice how a presence of empathy compels you to keep returning while an absence urges you to move on.

January 2024

As a unique human among over eight billion one-of-a-kind travelers, we all have in common that we want to be seen, heard, and understood by our fellow adventurers and for them to make a sincere effort to understand better where we are coming from. 

December 2023

The remarkable thing about dignity is that when we grace each other with inclusion that comes from being empathetic, bonds of trust and mutual respect are forged. The strength of this bond shores up loyalty.

October 2023

It was just me, the majestic one, and a dazzling moment that left me feeling that I, alone, was chosen to be a part of the sun’s larger conversation with Travis County. 

September 2023

As we peek out from behind the darkness of the past, recall that we have more in common than not - we have collectively lost, changed, and will rise again. Together.

July 2023

I was far from home with no friends in the area, so I desperately needed what we all want: to be seen, heard, and understood.

February 2023

Seeing, hearing, and understanding is more than a one-and-done box to be checked.

January 2023

As I catch my breath and wipe away tears, I cannot help but wonder, is the intention behind acts of hate to silence the voices of the majority so that our outrage becomes mute?

July 2022

Like you, I am angry. I am heartbroken, and I have firm opinions. However, I also realize that as comfortable as I am staying within the narrow confines of like-mindedness, change does not occur in isolation.

June 2022

Since we are all human, our responses will be individually different. However, a lack of inclusion and a sense of belonging is relatable to all of us.

May 2022

We are all someone else's "other." As you continue to shift gears, keep your eyes out for me to we, mile-marker #1.

April 2022

Since we are the leaders of our own life, our leadership burden is ours alone.

March 2022

As we reckon with a past that did not serve us well, it is painful to have hard conversations. Yet, to heal from the shame in all of us, we must bring these unspoken truths into the light.

February 2022

So, if you take anything away from this perspective, let it be a gentle reminder to speak your piece with loved ones, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.

September 2025

What strikes me the most about her truth-telling is that even in the face of her torment, she never betrayed the light inside that radiates from her to this day.

August 2025

Family dynamics can be regressive, but I am delighted to share that this get-together proved transcendent as we collectively focused on what matters most: a heartfelt reunion, front and center, rather than one relegated to the backseat of a minivan.

June 2025

Being exactly who we are is not always easy, but a presence of dignity and respect bolsters our resolve. 

April 2024

As we peek out from behind the darkness of the past, recall that we have more in common than not - we have collectively lost, changed, and will rise again. Together.

July 2023

Sharing empathy is something we all want and deserve, and often that feeling comes when someone listens to learn rather than to respond. 

March 2023

How illuminating seemingly inconsequential experiences can be.

December 2022

We must acknowledge that no two lived experiences are the same, and just like us, our conversation partner is priceless.

November 2022

As I catch my breath and wipe away tears, I cannot help but wonder, is the intention behind acts of hate to silence the voices of the majority so that our outrage becomes mute?

July 2022

Since we are all human, our responses will be individually different. However, a lack of inclusion and a sense of belonging is relatable to all of us.

May 2022

We are all someone else's "other." As you continue to shift gears, keep your eyes out for me to we, mile-marker #1.

April 2022

Since we are the leaders of our own life, our leadership burden is ours alone.

March 2022

As we reckon with a past that did not serve us well, it is painful to have hard conversations. Yet, to heal from the shame in all of us, we must bring these unspoken truths into the light.

February 2022

So, if you take anything away from this perspective, let it be a gentle reminder to speak your piece with loved ones, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.

September 2025

Family dynamics can be regressive, but I am delighted to share that this get-together proved transcendent as we collectively focused on what matters most: a heartfelt reunion, front and center, rather than one relegated to the backseat of a minivan.

June 2025

Continue to inspire through the dignity and respect that comes with seeing, hearing, and understanding one another because "empathy is inclusion, inclusion is belonging, and we all want to belong." Godspeed.

February 2025

Being exactly who we are is not always easy, but a presence of dignity and respect bolsters our resolve. 

April 2024

Like the end of an incredible Texas thunderstorm, we introduce quietude when we forgo the theory of what we should be doing by allowing ourselves self-empathy through seeing, hearing, and understanding where we emotionally are.

August 2023

Being mindfully present and engaging in hard conversations is a choice that can be challenging. Still, simple acts of humanity, such as saying hello, smiling, and acknowledging someone by name, creates a connection that fosters greater compassion and less hate.

June 2023

Sharing empathy is something we all want and deserve, and often that feeling comes when someone listens to learn rather than to respond. 

March 2023

How illuminating seemingly inconsequential experiences can be.

December 2022

We must acknowledge that no two lived experiences are the same, and just like us, our conversation partner is priceless.

November 2022

Empathy is a part of every aspect of our lives, work, and communities; therefore, storytelling, like art, is measured by its timelessness.

October 2022

I knew that opening hands and hearts would be challenging and that opportunity and fear would show up simultaneously.

August 2022

Since we are all human, our responses will be individually different. However, a lack of inclusion and a sense of belonging is relatable to all of us.

May 2022

We are all someone else's "other." As you continue to shift gears, keep your eyes out for me to we, mile-marker #1.

April 2022

Since we are the leaders of our own life, our leadership burden is ours alone.

March 2022

As we reckon with a past that did not serve us well, it is painful to have hard conversations. Yet, to heal from the shame in all of us, we must bring these unspoken truths into the light.

February 2022